FLUORESCENT TREPONEMAL ANTIBODY, SERUM

Message

The FTA will not include a titer.

Test Code

FTAAB

CPT Codes
86780

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum and red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 5 days; otherwise freeze

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolyzed or lipemic samples

Methodology
IFA

Setup Schedule

Tu, Th (day shift only)

Report Available

Report available same day tested.

Reference Range

Non-reactive

Clinical Significance

The initial screening test for adults remains the Syphilis Treponemal Antibody test (SYPHB). The FTA test may be useful when the Treponemal antibody results are inconsistent with the patient's clinical history.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM1 (Immunology, Manual)

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

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